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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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does anyone have a set of bridge spokes for sale or any other 16" rim? i need some as i am about to buy a new mini and it has 15" on it.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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I just bought My mini, have 1600 miles on it and I have the bridge spokes rims, and lately ive been thinking of selling them and getting 17" wheels as well as tires do you want only the rims or you need tires as well?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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to be honest i donit want the rims if they are scratched or the tires if they are very worn. but if the tires are good ill take them. what do you want for them? a price for rims with tires and a price for just rims would be great. thanks.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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How about a set of new Rota RB 16x7s for $575? They are lighter weight than the OEM wheels, so better braking, handling, acceleration, and ride.

http://www.racinglab.com/rotawheelsrb.html
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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Sorry to hijack but........
Does anyone have any other links to tire/rim sites with packages lower than $1000 total?? On tire rack they have these asa that look like they are like $600 but when you factor in tires/ special valve stems/ and other costs you are looking at $1300+. What can i say i am a cheap-skate. I would hang out in the for sale thread but i am looking for something specific.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 03:52 AM
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Mini Freak,

I have a 2008 Mini coming in early/mid February with the Bridgespokes. I plan to take them off immediately and sell them. Let me know if you want to wait another month or so. Obviously, they would be brand new. I am in Raleigh, NC. You can also send me a Private Message as well.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 04:31 AM
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I just got a set of Enkei's with Nitto rubber, mounted, balanced, delivered for $630, including the mounting kit. Discount Tire Direct.

 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mini freak
does anyone have a set of bridge spokes for sale or any other 16" rim? i need some as i am about to buy a new mini and it has 15" on it.
Try posting a WTB here. You'll likely have much better luck. There are OEM wheels (mostly bridge-spokes, s-winders and crown-spokes) going up for sale there seems like everyday.

Originally Posted by BrandonH
Sorry to hijack but........
Does anyone have any other links to tire/rim sites with packages lower than $1000 total?? On tire rack they have these asa that look like they are like $600 but when you factor in tires/ special valve stems/ and other costs you are looking at $1300+. What can i say i am a cheap-skate. I would hang out in the for sale thread but i am looking for something specific.
I'd also recommend Discount Tire Direct. Edge Racing is who I'm going with. Awesome prices, quality wheels/tires, free mounting/balancing, reasonable shipping and they're a NAM sponsor. 16" wheel/tire packages start at $549 and 17" at $619.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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I am a new MCS owner and have a question about wheels. Are 16" and 17" wheels / tires interchangeable on the 07 MCS? Mine came with 17" run flats, and I may want to look into going to regular non run flat tires. If you do this do you run without a spare?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by locogringo
I am a new MCS owner and have a question about wheels. Are 16" and 17" wheels / tires interchangeable on the 07 MCS? Mine came with 17" run flats, and I may want to look into going to regular non run flat tires. If you do this do you run without a spare?
They certainly are. You can go 16", 17", 18" and I've even seen one with 19" wheels/tires without a problem. Good call on ditching the RF's. Most just carry a bottle of slime and compressor with them. Nowhere to fit a spare unless you do a custom job removing the backseat or something along those lines.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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Thanks. I will do some research and see what combos I can come up with.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Hey Mini Freak I sent you a private message so we can deal something for the bridge spokes, it would be easier if you can give your email, send it as a private message to my username piero1255. Thanks
 
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